James H. Terwilliger

James Terwilliger Obituary

Bloomingburg, NY

James H. Terwilliger, age 76, a Bloomingburg resident, died October 31, 2008 at home.

James was born on August 17, 1932 in Middletown, the son of William and Jennie Werkman Terwilliger. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Phoenix Fire Company in Middletown. James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. He was also an avid NASCAR and NY Giants fan.

He is survived by his loving wife of almost 14 years, Barbara at home; daughter Debra and her husband, Vincent of Sayerville, NJ; son, James Thomas of Bloomingburg; sisters, Sonie of Berkshire, NY and Thelma Jane of Florida; brother, William and his wife, Alice of Ewing, KY; his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and his devoted little pooch, Fancy. James was predeceased by his parents; his first wife, Retta; brother-in-laws, Frazer and Frank and sister-in-law Elizabeth.

Visitation hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, November 3, at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY. Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory, Middle Hope.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in James' name to be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. www.applebee-mcphillips.com or 845-343-6309.

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Published by Times Herald-Record on Nov. 2, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for James Terwilliger

14 Entries

Karen Wilson

November 11, 2008

I will not easily forget Jim. He had a way of making you feel like family even when you weren't. Call him up anytime and laugh till you cried! I appreciated his straightforwardness and big heart for all.

Tommy and Barbara, I am sure you will miss Pops very much. May God give you peace and much love too.

Mark Wilson

November 4, 2008

Barb,Tommy and family
I will miss Jim very much, He was a friend and a Shipmate. I always enjoyed trading Navy sea stories with him but most of all It was a honor to know a man like Jim.
Sincerely
Mark Wilson

Sheila & Jim Kopchak

November 4, 2008

Dearest Barbara & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing.
Because he was so dear to you, his memory will live on, just as the fragrance of a flower still lingers when it's gone, the beauty that was his alone in thought is with you still, and in the hearts that loved him, he lives on and always will.
With Our Love And Deepest Sympathy

Rich Weber

November 3, 2008

Dear Debbie, Tommy, and Family:

I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing. My thoughts are with you as you mourn your loss and celebrate Jim's remarkable life. Your Dad, was a kind and honorable man. He was one of the strongest people I have ever known. I have fond memories as a kid in the neighborhood and all the fun we had. May your dad be at peace.

Jim (Mr. Terwilliger) enriched our lives. He was a good man. I will miss him.

Please accept my heart-felt condolences.

Peter Gray

November 3, 2008

I also remember the good times our family had with our cousins the Terwilligers.My mother also referred to jimmy as that big teddy bear and i remember him as being so cool.R.I.P. cousin Jim.

Robin (Thacker) Reynolds

November 3, 2008

Dear Barbara and Family:

I was one of the old neighbors on Darmstadter Road, and have very fond memories of our weekend get-togethers with all of the neighbors. Between beer, soda, coffee and conversation we all had such a great time.

I will miss Jim very much. My prayers to all. With love and prayers, Robin

Terri Merone(Sienkiewicz)

November 3, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
We all remember Jim fondly and all the great times we all had out at Aunt Sally and Uncle Faye's house!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Kathy, Eddie, Chris, Terri and Patrick

Norma Weber

November 2, 2008

Debbie,Tommy and family
my deepest sympathy to goes both of you and your families in your time of loss.

Robin Gillette

November 2, 2008

To Barb, Debbie and Tommy
My deepest sympathy to all of you-thinking of Jim brings me back to St. Tersea's and when I was a little girl.
he was always a big teddy bear.
Robin Weber Gillette

Jeri Heinzelman

November 2, 2008

To Bill and Alice...

Bill, I did not have the opportunity to know your brother, but I do want to extend my sympathy to you both and to his family at this time of loss.
Most sincerely,

Kristen (Terwilliger) Lee

November 2, 2008

Some of my earliest childhood memories are of spending time at Uncle Jim's house in Middletown. He was such a big, sweet teddy bear and always made me feel loved and welcome in his presence, even though we were such a big family and there were always lots of other kids around. I am so thankful to have known this man, and I will always remember him. My love and prayers go to Aunt Barb, Deb & Tommy for the loss of their husband and father, and to my dad, Bill, for the loss of his dear brother. I love you, Uncle Jim!

Honorable Karl R. Weber

November 2, 2008

My deepest sympathy. Warm memories.

Catherine Crosby

November 2, 2008

Dear Barbara & Family,
I am so sorry to read of Jim's passing. I remember him with great fondness when we worked at St. Teresa's. Jim was always so pleasant, helpful and sincerely kind. He always made me laugh.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know Jim is resting in peace in the arms of the Lord.
Sincerely,
Catherine Crosby

Terry Donovan

November 2, 2008

Barb,

Sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. Its times like this that I wish I didn't live so far away but I'm thinking about you little cousin!!

Terry

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